by Garris Elkins | Jun 2, 2026 | Prophetic
There have been some strange beliefs about food. Some still hold onto Old Covenant restrictions that no longer exist in the New Covenant. Jesus said, “Food doesn’t go into your heart but only passes through the stomach and then goes into the sewer.” (By saying this,...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 1, 2026 | Prophetic
I recall the first time I witnessed someone publicly challenge an evil spirit. It took place in the late 70’s at Faith Center, our home church in Eugene, Oregon. Jan and I had been attending the services for only a short time. Before the service began, our pastor, Roy...
by Garris Elkins | May 29, 2026 | Prophetic
Many of us have felt a sobering seriousness in these days. There is an intensity in the times we are living in. It’s not “business as usual.” We are told to be alert for strategic, opportune times of demonic attacks. This is no time to play games. The consequences of...
by Garris Elkins | May 28, 2026 | Prophetic
In 1981, when Jan and I journeyed to Montana with our children to plant our first church, we had no idea what we were doing. We simply had a word from God and decided to act upon that word in faith....
by Garris Elkins | May 27, 2026 | Prophetic
I will never forget the days, many years ago now, when I turned back to God. In the remaining season of the Jesus Movement, Jan and I connected with a fellowship filled with people who loved God. I can remember the feeling of coming alive. I had a hunger to be taught...
by Garris Elkins | May 26, 2026 | Prophetic
When I look back over my youthful, immature, unwise choices, my old nature dominated my thinking and controlled my mind. I chose my own path, led by my plans, based on my desires. God addressed my foolish choices, just as He did Israel. He told the prophet: “I gave...
